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Economics
Jiyong Park, Jongroul Woo
Summary: This study investigates the impact of changes in energy prices and payback periods on the level of energy efficiency investment. The survey data and contingent valuation method reveal that consumers are more likely to purchase high-efficiency appliances with a payback period of six to seven years. The findings suggest that energy efficiency programs should adjust their incentives or rebates based on fluctuations in energy prices.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Shuangshuang Li, Xin Yi, Mocun Liu, JiaHui Lu, Hui Qiu
Summary: This study aims to estimate the non-market valuation of construction waste recycling (CWR) by using an improved CVM method, taking Changsha, China as an example. The results show that the total non-market valuation of CWR in Changsha is 124.43 billion RMB (about US$18.11 billion) in 2021.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
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Economics
Lisa Sieger, Christoph Weber
Summary: This study finds that energy-efficient apartments in the rental market are priced at a slight premium, while apartments with inefficient heating technologies receive discounts.
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Engineering, Environmental
Sayed Md Iftekhar, Louise Blackmore, James Fogarty
Summary: The study found that the price elasticity of recycled water varies depending on the level of restriction on access to groundwater, with a willingness-to-pay for recycled water for outdoor use of $AUD112/ML. Additionally, the research discovered that willingness-to-pay for recycled water varies by land use type, with agriculture and horticulture having the highest willingness-to-pay.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2021)
Article
Economics
John Deely, Stephen Hynes, Jose Barquin, Diane Burgess, Jose Manuel Alvarez-Martinez, Ana Silio, Graham Finney
Summary: Land burning can be an effective land management method, but uncontrolled burning can have severe effects on ecosystems. This study examines the premium consumers in the Cantabria region of Spain are willing to pay for beef produced without uncontrolled burning. The results show that consumers are willing to pay a significant price premium for more environmentally friendly beef.
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS AND POLICY
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Makbule Nisa Mencet Yelboga, Cengiz Sayin, Fatma Dilek Metin
Summary: There are various policies and legal rules worldwide regarding waste regulation, but the effort and money spent on waste are often seen as ironically wasted resources. Waste is generated in all sectors, including agriculture, which faces challenges in waste management. This study focuses on economic and social factors and evaluates the preferences of producers in waste management. The research conducted a survey with 250 tomato producers in Antalya to analyze the impact of demographic and socio-economic variables on Willingness to Pay (WTP) and waste disposal preferences, as well as discussing the types and treatment of waste generated by agricultural production.
POLISH JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jianjun Tang, Mucong Xin, Xiangrui Wang
Summary: Payment for ecosystem services (PES) has gained popularity as a potential solution to balance environmental degradation and economic development. However, key features such as price differentiation are often overlooked during design and implementation. This study examines China's grassland ecological compensation policy and suggests reforms to allow price differentiation, bottom-up participation, and performance-dependent payments.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
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Business, Finance
Dongmin Kong, Yiwei Yang, Qin Wang
Summary: This study investigates the impact of innovative efficiency on market valuation for Chinese listed firms. The findings suggest that innovative efficiency significantly contributes to enhancing a firm's market valuation. It also highlights the role of securities analysts and institutional investors in conveying information about innovative efficiency and increasing firm value.
FINANCE RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
J. Jeetoo, V. C. Jaunky, J. O. Imhof
Summary: The study aims to assess factors determining willingness to pay to enhance pandemic preparedness in Mauritius. A contingent valuation method was used to estimate the willingness to pay among working individuals. The results show that income earners are willing to pay an average of Rs. 1,900 per year for enhancing pandemic preparedness. Awareness, perception, and knowledge about the pandemic significantly influence the decision-making process.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Erkie Asmare, Ketema Bekele, Saleamlak Fentaw
Summary: The Gudera wetland, a valuable natural resource, is on the verge of collapse due to the lack of rehabilitation intervention. This study investigates the willingness of households to pay for the rehabilitation and explores the factors influencing their decision. The findings suggest that most households are willing to contribute and the potential welfare gains from the intervention are significant.
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Economics
Connor Lorber, Ruth Dittrich, Sharon Jones, Alex Junge
Summary: Multnomah Falls, the most visited natural site in Oregon, has a high economic value despite being free to access. Visitors are willing to pay more for the experience of reaching the top of the waterfall, resulting in an annual benefit that significantly exceeds the cost of trail repairs.
FOREST POLICY AND ECONOMICS
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Akshi Bajaj, S. P. Singh, Diptimayee Nayak
Summary: The unregulated use of groundwater for irrigation has led to declining water tables since the extraction rate is more than its recharge. There is a potential of introducing an organised groundwater irrigation market in Western Uttar Pradesh, India, where informal groundwater trading for irrigation has been prevalent. The study evaluates farmers' willingness to pay for groundwater irrigation and the factors determining the same.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Economics
Jiyong Park, WooJin Son, HyungBin Moon, JongRoul Woo
Summary: We researched both experimentally and empirically the impact of gain-framing and loss-framing information on consumers' implicit discount rate (IDR) when considering the economic benefits of purchasing high-efficiency appliances. Using the contingent valuation method on the air purifier market in South Korea, we found that different consumer groups respond differently to message framing. In the loss frame, respondents' cognition level influenced the IDR, which was higher than the general market discount rate, indicating an energy efficiency gap. Particularly, the loss frame had more consumers with a very low IDR. Therefore, using message framing, especially through consumption efficiency appliance labels, can help bridge the energy efficiency investment gap and encourage consumers to invest in energy efficiency.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Jose A. Zabala, Jose A. Albaladejo-Garcia, Nuria Navarro, Jose M. Martinez-Paz, Francisco Alcon
Summary: This study aims to assess and understand the social drivers that influence people's willingness to pay for sustainable management measures in order to preserve Natura 2000 areas. Income and environmental commitment were identified as the main drivers in support of nature conservation, and economic instruments such as green taxes and user fees were proposed to ensure financial support for conservation measures. The research contributes to the existing literature by designing an economic instrument that considers preference heterogeneity in supporting nature conservation.
JOURNAL FOR NATURE CONSERVATION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Bahtiyor Eshchanov, Dilnovoz Abdurazzakova, Oybek Yuldashev, Raufhon Salahodjaev, Farkhod Ahrorov, Asliddin Komilov, Ruzumboy Eshchanov
Summary: The study shows that in Uzbekistan, individuals who are older, own a car, and live in a big family are more likely to be the first adopters of renewable energy sources, followed by individuals with higher cognitive abilities who experience power outages at home. Therefore, there is a positive relationship observed between an individual's level of cognitive abilities and environmentally friendly behavior, with a positive association estimated between cognitive abilities and public acceptance of renewable energy sources using household-level data.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Wenjing Yang, Patrick T. I. Lam
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Wenjing Yang, Patrick T. I. Lam
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Wenjing Yang, Patrick T. Lam
Summary: The rapid development of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) drives the growth of smart cities. Cost justification is a challenging decision-making aspect for smart city projects. Non-market costs, which are often intangible, can have underestimated adverse effects on individuals and non-users, needing to be evaluated. Age has been identified as a significant determinant of non-market costs, and information overload is a notable issue in smart cities.
BUILDING RESEARCH AND INFORMATION
(2021)
Article
Telecommunications
Ruiqu Ma, Patrick T. I. Lam, Chi Kin Leung
Summary: Smart cities aim to improve citizens' quality of life, but they also pose unintended pitfalls in terms of information security. System reliability is crucial in the context of smart city development, yet there is a lack of empirical studies on the quality attributes of information security.
WIRELESS PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Wenjing Yang, T. I. Patrick Lam
Summary: Smart cities are rapidly developing with the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). Walkability-enhanced ICT (WICT) caters to pedestrian needs by providing real-time information as a person walks in an urban environment. Despite heavy government investment in various ICTs, the evaluation of walkability enhancement enabled by integrated ICTs has not been fully addressed in previous studies. WICT, usually provided free of charge, offers intangible benefits to pedestrians, which are quantitatively evaluated in this research through a survey and ordinal regression analysis.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jianbo Han, Edwin H. W. Chan, Esther H. K. Yung, Queena K. Qian, Patrick T. I. Lam
Summary: This study aims to develop a policy framework to address the cost and conflict of interest issues in age-friendly community development. By using a scientometric approach, the theoretical development of age-friendly community studies was reviewed and a specific policy framework was proposed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Management
Patrick T. I. Lam, Daniel Lai, Chi-Kin Leung, Wenjing Yang
Summary: The demand for data centers is increasing as smart cities flourish, and their success is greatly affected by real estate costs. Major corporations, institutions, and governments rely on data centers for critical electronic transactions, making them essential for various sectors of society.
Article
Urban Studies
Patrick T. Lam, Wenjing Yang
Article
Management
Patrick T. I. Lam, Wenjing Yang
JOURNAL OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
(2019)
Article
Urban Studies
Ruiqu Ma, Patrick T. I. Lam
Article
Urban Studies
Patrick T. I. Lam, Ruiqu Ma
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Information Science & Library Science
Ruiqu Ma, Patrick T. Lam, C. K. Leung
TELEMATICS AND INFORMATICS
(2018)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Samiran Khorat, Debashish Das, Rupali Khatun, Sk Mohammad Aziz, Prashant Anand, Ansar Khan, Mattheos Santamouris, Dev Niyogi
Summary: Cool roofs can effectively mitigate heatwave-induced excess heat and enhance thermal comfort in urban areas. Implementing cool roofs can significantly improve urban meteorology and thermal comfort, reducing energy flux and heat stress.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Qi Li, Jiayu Chen, Xiaowei Luo
Summary: This study focuses on the vertical wind conditions as a main external factor that limits the energy assessment of high-rise buildings in urban areas. Traditional tools for energy assessment of buildings use a universal vertical wind profile estimation, without taking into account the unique wind speed in each direction induced by the various shapes and configurations of buildings in cities. To address this limitation, the study developed an omnidirectional urban vertical wind speed estimation method using direction-dependent building morphologies and machine learning algorithms.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Xiaojun Luo, Lamine Mahdjoubi
Summary: This paper presents an integrated blockchain and machine learning-based energy management framework for multiple forms of energy allocation and transmission among multiple domestic buildings. Machine learning is used to predict energy generation and consumption patterns, and the proposed framework establishes optimal and automated energy allocation through peer-to-peer energy transactions. The approach contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and enhances environmental sustainability.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ying Yu, Yuanwei Xiao, Jinshuai Chou, Xingyu Wang, Liu Yang
Summary: This study proposes a dual-layer optimization design method to maximize the energy sharing potential, enhance collaborative benefits, and reduce the storage capacity of building clusters. Case studies show that the proposed design significantly improves the performance of building clusters, reduces energy storage capacity, and shortens the payback period.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Felix Langner, Weimin Wang, Moritz Frahm, Veit Hagenmeyer
Summary: This paper compares two main approaches to consider uncertainties in model predictive control (MPC) for buildings: robust and stochastic MPC. The results show that compared to a deterministic MPC, the robust MPC increases the electricity cost while providing complete temperature constraint satisfaction, while the stochastic MPC slightly increases the electricity cost but fulfills the thermal comfort requirements.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Somil Yadav, Caroline Hachem-Vermette
Summary: This study proposes a mathematical model to evaluate the performance of a Double Skin Facade (DSF) system and its impact on indoor conditions. The model considers various design parameters and analyzes their effects on the system's electrical output and room temperature.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ruijun Chen, Holly Samuelson, Yukai Zou, Xianghan Zheng, Yifan Cao
Summary: This research introduces an innovative resilient design framework that optimizes building performance by considering a holistic life cycle perspective and accounting for climate projection uncertainties. The study finds that future climate scenarios significantly impact building life cycle performance, with wall U-value, windows U-value, and wall density being major factors. By using ensemble learning and optimization algorithms, predictions for carbon emissions, cost, and indoor discomfort hours can be made, and the best resilient design scheme can be selected. Applying this framework leads to significant improvements in building life cycle performance.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2024)